About the Training Phases
The Online Excellence Teaching Academy has two training phases: Phase One is 14 hours and covers the basic skills and information for effectively teaching a course online. Phase Two is 20 hours and includes training in areas such as tech skills, effective pedagogy, copyright and accessibility.
New Faculty hired who will be teaching online, will need to complete:
- Phase One – Complete within one (1) quarter of their start date.
- Phase Two – Complete within one (1) year of their start date.
For Faculty who teach a hybrid class or an on-ground class we recommend that they complete OETA Phase 1. Stipends are available.
Credit for Previous Experience/Professional Development
Faculty who have been teaching online at Bellevue College for two or more years, or who have already completed the Interactive eLearning “Canvas 101” course, can elect to undergo a brief course review to reduce the training hours in Phase One to seven (7) hours. Faculty who elect this option will receive a stipend of $300 for completion of Phase One.
Should the College determine that a faculty member has completed part of the training in the past five (5) years through other means (e.g. an equivalent Faculty Commons course or completed the Quality Matters course) then the faculty member may elect not to retake the course and their Phase One or Phase Two stipend will be reduced by the amount they were paid when they completed the equivalent training. If they were not previously paid to take the course, they will receive the full stipend as outlined above.
Phase One Courses
Canvas Procedures
Delivery Mode: Asynchronous Online
Hours: 2
Description
This course provides information about using Canvas tools to comply with higher education regulations. Faculty will apply resources to maintain the integrity of Canvas course content.
View the Schedule & Registration page for information about the course and registration.
Canvas 101
Delivery Modes Asynchronous Online, live
Hours: 8
Description
This course provides an introduction to using the Canvas Learning Management System. Faculty will create a basic course in Canvas and view core functions from a student’s prospect.
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Essential Components of a Quality Online Course
Delivery Mode: Hybrid. Participants must be available to attend two virtual class meetings (one 90-minute, and one 45-minute meeting). Additional time in Canvas is required.
Hours: 4
Description
This course synthesizes online course design checklists and quality standards into a single set of 16 design elements that are essential for a quality online course. Participants review their own courses against this list, share ideas with their colleagues, and reflect on ways to improve their course design. Participants must be available to attend two virtual class meetings (one 90-minute, and one 45-minute meeting). Additional time in Canvas is required.
View the Schedule & Registration page for information about the course and registration.
Phase Two Courses
Tech Skills for Teaching
Delivery Modes: Live Remote Workshop, Asynchronous Online Course
Hours: 3
Description:
During this course, faculty will assess their level of knowledge and skill required to teach online, learn some tech basics, and develop a plan to improve skills.
View the Schedule & Registration page for information about the course and registration.
High 5 in the Online Class
Delivery Mode: Poly-synchronous Online Course
Hours: 12
Description
Apply a variety of strategies to use for early intervention, and to make assignments more transparent, among many other skills. This is a time to connect with colleagues and create a learning community
View the Schedule & Registration page for more information and registration.
Copyright for Educators
Delivery Modes: Self-Paced Online Asynchronous Course
Hours: 2
Description:
In this course, we will clarify the basics of copyright law and look more closely at other topics that are specifically relevant to Educators, such as the public domain, fair use, the TEACH Act, Creative Commons (CC), and Open Educational Resources (OER).
View the Schedule & Registration page for information about the course and registration.
Accessibility Review
Delivery Modes: Synchronous Online, In-Person
Hours: 3
Description:
This is an opportunity to participate in an accessibility review with an instructional Designer and discuss how Interactive eLearning can continue to support you and save you time with your course development if you wish.
View the Schedule & Registration page for more information and registration.
Last Updated November 19, 2024